Ötztaler Rag Rugs

Down to earth along the

Even though passionate "Ötztaler" cyclists always set their sights high they can feel the earth while pedaling along the route. At the start thousands of cycling aficionados get together like a flock of birds. Later at Timmelsjoch pass expectations maybe have diminished already. Spirits are high. Cycling stands for moving on. Always. Both physical fitness and stamina have constantly increased over the last years. State-of-the-art material and excellent road conditions add to an even better feeling. The very first participants in the origins of the "Ötztaler" still remember paving stones as trophies.

In our days of prosperity there are no more stones on offer but fine, hand-weaved rag rugs from the Ötztal. Fine cloth and raw material are processed for more ambitious aims: over the years we have collected a huge number of remaining Ötztaler Finisher Shirts – now they are eagerly waiting for a new mission.

In order to guarantee that all Finishers receive a Shirt in their size, the organizing committee buys a surplus of about 400 shirts than actually needed. This giant 37 x 25 m shirt will be suspended from the huge crane at the start in Sölden: it is made of incredible 1527 shirts!

Now all cycling fans have the unique chance to order one of these rag rugs made of original Ötztaler Finisher Shirts – only while stocks last. Three different sizes are available: 50 x 30 cm, 90 x 50 cm and 130 x 90 cm. Custom-made rag carpets can be ordered as well; the average delivery period is approx. 6 weeks.

The rag carpets are produced in the Ötzal Valley – top quality is guaranteed! Use the rag rugs as wall decoration or carpet. One thing is already for sure: these unique pieces will always remind you to work hard for the coming Ötztaler Cycle Marathon.